Support Worker Job at Prairie Harm Reduction

Prairie Harm Reduction Saskatoon, SK

Prairie Harm Reduction is seeking multiple casual staff to fill day, evening, and overnight positions on weekdays and weekends

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide support for people living with or at-risk of HIV and HCV, people experiencing homelessness, people who use substances, and people with chronic mental health issues.
  • Support in potentially high-risk situations
  • Support clients who access Safe Consumption Site & Drop-In Centre
  • Assist in the Drop-in Centre
  • Provide Naloxone Training
  • Conduct self in a professional non-judgemental manner
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Maintain documentation and ensure appointments are followed through with
  • Maintain up to date knowledge in Social Services, Justice, Health policy and systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EDUCATION:

  • Must provide a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Check
  • Combined work and/or life experience
  • Post-secondary education such as addictions certificate, bachelor in sociology, or education in related human services field
  • Comfort working with target populations
  • Ability to build trusting relationships with people who access services
  • Knowledge of substance use and its impact
  • Knowledge of community services and agencies in Saskatoon
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • CPR First Aid Level C (within first three months of work)

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location




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